Family Systems in Scripture:
Ancient Stories, Modern Families
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New Course for Lent!
Family Systems in Scripture:
Ancient Stories, Modern Families
Wednesdays
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern
Online via Zoom
February 10 - March 17, 2027
Cost is FREE!
Registration is required.
Explore how the struggles and relationships of biblical families illuminate the challenges faced by families today.
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Through six engaging sessions, participants will be introduced to the eight concepts of Bowen Family Systems Theory while studying Dr. Barbara Laymon's book All the Families of the Earth: Therapists in Bible Times.
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Individuals and groups are invited.
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No prior knowledge of Bowen Family Systems Theory is needed.
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This is a FREE course, but registration is required.
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Participants will need a copy of the book, which can be purchased in paperback or for Kindle on Amazon: Purchase the Book
Session 1: Introduction to Healthy Congregations, Systems Thinking, and Bowen Theory
Session 2: Nuclear Family Emotional Process, Triangles
Chapters 1 & 2: Abraham, Sarah, Hagar, Isaac, and Ishmael
Session 3: Family Projection Process, Emotional Cutoff
Chapters 3 & 4: Isaac, Rebekah, Esau, and Jacob
Session 4: Sibling Position, Multigenerational Transmission Process
Chapters 5 & 6: Jacob and Sons
Session 5: Differentiation of Self
Chapters 7 & 8: Miriam, Aaron, and Moses
Session 6: Emotional Process in Society
Chapters 9 & 10: Joshua; Gideon; Naomi and Ruth